Best 2.5D Games on Steam
Steam currently has 2,231 2.5D games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. 2.5D game rankings were last updated on 4/28/2024.
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1. INSIDE
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE holds the #1 spot for "best 2.5D game on Steam" with a Player Score of 95. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 58,048 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56,194 positive reviews and 1,854 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. DOOM (1993)
You’re a marine—one of Earth’s best—recently assigned to the Union Aerospace Corporation (UAC) research facility on Mars. When an experiment malfunctions and creates a portal to Hell, the base is overrun by blood-thirsty demons. You must shoot your way out to survive.
DOOM (1993) has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,480 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,944 positive reviews and 536 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run DOOM (1993) on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/3/2007 |
| Developer | id Software |
| Publisher | id Software |
| Steam App Id | 2280 |
3. Halls of Torment
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magic trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish the horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 20,782 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,042 positive reviews and 740 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 5/24/2023 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots |
| Publisher | Chasing Carrots |
| Steam App Id | 2218750 |
4. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,558 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 59,706 positive reviews and 2,852 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2016 |
| Franchise | Ori Franchise |
| Developer | Moon Studios GmbH |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios |
| Steam App Id | 387290 |
5. Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling
Follow Vi, Kabbu, and Leif as they uncover the secrets of the Land of Bugaria! Explore and combine your team's abilities to solve puzzles, defeat powerful enemies and find ancient treasures!
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,699 positive reviews and 124 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/21/2019 |
| Developer | Moonsprout Games |
| Publisher | DANGEN Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 1082710 |
6. My Friend Pedro
My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.
My Friend Pedro has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 26,640 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,518 positive reviews and 1,122 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/20/2019 |
| Developer | DeadToast Entertainment |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 557340 |
7. OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
Echo of Starsong is a visual novel style adventure game. Eda, a girl who can hear mysterious sound waves known as starsong, crosses paths with a young man in search of their source. Together, they venture out to the heart of space to unravel an ancient myth.
OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,910 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,649 positive reviews and 261 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $24.99 |
| Release Date | 9/1/2021 |
| Franchise | Sigono |
| Developer | SIGONO INC. |
| Publisher | SIGONO INC. |
| Steam App Id | 1504500 |
8. Little Nightmares
Immerse yourself in Little Nightmares, a dark whimsical tale that will confront you with your childhood fears! Help Six escape The Maw – a vast, mysterious vessel inhabited by corrupted souls looking for their next meal.
Little Nightmares has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 100,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 94,885 positive reviews and 5,145 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 4/27/2017 |
| Developer | Tarsier Studios |
| Publisher | BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment |
| Steam App Id | 424840 |
9. This War of Mine
In This War Of Mine you do not play as an elite soldier, rather a group of civilians trying to survive in a besieged city; struggling with lack of food, medicine and constant danger from snipers and hostile scavengers. The game provides an experience of war seen from an entirely new angle.
This War of Mine has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72,383 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 68,685 positive reviews and 3,698 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play This War of Mine on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 11/14/2014 |
| Franchise | 11 bit studios |
| Developer | 11 bit studios |
| Publisher | 11 bit studios |
| Steam App Id | 282070 |
10. The Pedestrian
I can see the signs in my sleep now, always guiding me closer. Will this really work? Have we almost achieved the impossible?
The Pedestrian has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best 2.5D games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,225 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,099 positive reviews and 126 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Pedestrian on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 1/29/2020 |
| Developer | Skookum Arts |
| Publisher | Skookum Arts |
| Steam App Id | 466630 |
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| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 122 | 7/7/2016 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 65 | 8/3/2007 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 417 | 5/24/2023 | 94 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 419 | 4/27/2016 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 23 | 11/21/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 6/20/2019 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | 9/1/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 405 | 4/27/2017 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 699 | 11/14/2014 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 1/29/2020 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 928 | 2/24/2023 | 93 | $35.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/24/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 27 | 3/4/2021 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 5/9/2019 | 93 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 251 | 6/15/2021 | 93 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 5/17/2018 | 92 | $2.24 | Steam Charts | |
 | 12 | 12/17/2021 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 335 | 2/10/2021 | 92 | $9.89 | Steam Charts | |
 | 129 | 2/18/2022 | 92 | $11.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 28). INSIDE on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 24). DOOM (1993) on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 7). Halls of Torment on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 23). Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 26). My Friend Pedro on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 15). OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 26). Little Nightmares on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). This War of Mine on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 22). The Pedestrian on Steam. Steam Store.